Promoting “Unity in Diversity”:Education Reform in Indonesia By Ellen Myers

Bhinneka Tunggal Ika: Unity in Diversity Bhinneka Tunggal Ika is the official national motto of Indonesia.

Religious Diversity in Indonesia

Religious Pluralism and Citizenship Pancasila “Five Principles” Belief in the one Supreme God A just and civilized humanity The unity of Indonesia Democracy led by the wisdom of unanimity arising from deliberations among representatives of the people Social justice for the whole people of Indonesia

Religion and Education Indonesia Envisions More Religion in Schools By SARA SCHONHARDTJAN. 6, 2013 Religion is taught to students according to their own faiths, meaning that Muslim students are instructed in Islam, while Christian students study Christianity in separate classes. Reflecting the country’s demographics, most religious instruction is Islamic. The Ministry of Religious Affairs, which advises the Education Ministry, is proposing that religious education be increased to four hours a week from two. It will remain a compulsory subject, along with mathematics, arts and crafts, physical education, Indonesian language and civics.

Indonesian teachers struggle to promote tolerance Margareth S. Aritonang The Jakarta Post Jakarta | Mon, February 6, 2017 | 08:36 am Religious Affairs Ministry to create new division on teachers News Desk The Jakarta Post Jakarta | Wed, February 8, 2017 | 10:49 am Pesantren students listen attentively to a teacher who teaches them how to read the Quran. Islam in Indonesia is peaceful and appreciates diversity and pluralism. (JP/File)

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Teaching Relgious Pluralism Ungaran kids learn about pluralism through visit to temple Suherdjoko The Jakarta Post Semarang | Sat, January 28, 2017 | 09:29 am

Additional Lesson Plan http://www.tolerance.org/lesson/my-way-not-only-way My Way Is Not the Only Way Classroom Resources: Religion Anti-Bias Domain: Diversity Grade Level: Grades 3 to 5 Subject: Reading and Language Arts Social Studies Objectives:  Students will: Learn about different belief systems. Appreciate the benefits of living in a country with many different religious beliefs. Identify similarities and differences of different belief systems. Essential Questions:  What do religious traditions and beliefs say about people? What can I learn from the religious traditions and beliefs of others? How would our nation be different if there was only one religion? What connections can we make between different religions? What can we learn from the uniqueness of different belief systems?